scholarly journals A comparison of the academic performance and intelligence scores of asthmatic and nonasthmatic primary school pupils in Enugu State, Nigeria

2019 ◽  
Vol 60 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
ObinnaChukwuebuka Nduagubam
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Primary School ◽  
Enugu State ◽  
Primary School Pupils ◽  
Intelligence Scores

scholarly journals Academic Achievement of Primary School Pupils: Investigating Home Environment Factors Contributing to Low Academic Performance

2020 ◽  
pp. 49-57
Author(s):  
Olivia Akrofi
Keyword(s):  
Academic Achievement ◽  
Academic Performance ◽  
Primary School ◽  
Home Environment ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Parental Style ◽  
Environment Factors ◽  
Socio Economic Status ◽  
Kwame Nkrumah ◽  
Primary School Pupils

Home environment factors affect the mental and psychological capability of the learner to attain academic feats. This study investigated home environment factors contributing to low academic performance in primary school pupils in Ghana focusing on the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) Primary School in Kumasi. Home environment factors include socio-economic status, parental style and family size. Qualitative and quantitative data were collected from 120 learners and 60 parents of the institution using questionnaires and interview respectively. The results revealed that a significant number of pupils described their homes as not conducive for learning and this was largely attributed to the parental socio-economic status. Again, lack of parental involvement negatively influences the academic work of learners. The study concluded that parents should be encouraged to participate in regular Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) meetings to learn more about parental styles and strategies to be more involved in their children’s education. Keywords: Home environment factors, academic achievement, academic performance, socioeconomic status, parental style.

Relationship Among Intelligence, Achievement Motivation, Type of School, and Academic Performance of Kenyan Urban Primary School Pupils

2018 ◽  
pp. 1540-1547
Author(s):  
Jessina Mukomunene Muthee ◽  
Catherine G. Murungi
Keyword(s):  
Academic Achievement ◽  
Academic Performance ◽  
Public Schools ◽  
Primary School ◽  
Achievement Motivation ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
T Test ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Primary School Pupils ◽  
Type Of School

This chapter determines the extent to which primary school academic performance was influenced by the criterion variables. Two hundred pupils male and female of age 12 and 14.5years from both public and private primary schools in Nairobi city participated in the study. Multiple regression and t-test were used for data analysis. The results revealed that three independent variables; intelligence, achievement, motivation and type of school jointly and significantly contributed to the prediction of academic achievement of the urban primary school pupils. (R = 0.693, P < .01). In terms of magnitude of contribution, intelligence turned out to be the most significant predictor (Beta = .445, t = 7.503, P< .01) followed by achievement motivation (beta = 0.282, t – 5.042, P< .01) and type of school (Beta = 0.208, t = 3.615, P < .01). The results of t – test revealed that students from private schools differ significantly from students of public schools in academic achievement and intelligence but not in terms of achievement motivation.

scholarly journals Effects of Child Abuse on Academic Performance of Primary School Pupils in Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (5) ◽  
pp. 600-609
Author(s):  
Tersoo Timothy Tsegba ◽  
Ibrahim Ologele ◽  
Kafayah Adeola Jidda ◽  
Joseph Abiodun Stephen
Keyword(s):  
Child Abuse ◽  
Academic Performance ◽  
Local Government ◽  
Primary School ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Related Field ◽  
The Government ◽  
Primary School Pupils

Several factors contributing to the low standard of education in Nigeria where child abuse identified to be an important factor. The study, therefore, investigates the effect of child abuse on the academic performance of primary school pupils in the Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State, Nigeria. The population of the study comprised all primary school pupils and their teachers in the study area. The descriptive research design of survey type employed for the study. A multi-stage sampling technique was used to select ten public primary schools out of fifty seven public primary schools in the study area. Nine hundred and forty–six (946) respondents selected for the study. Researchers developed a questionnaire validated by three experts from the related field was used as an instrument for the study. The findings revealed that child abuse has a significant effect on pupils participation in the class and also had a significant effect on pupils assessment in the Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State, Nigeria. The researchers' recommends among others that the government should carry out an enlightenment campaign through mass media for parents and guardians on the consequences of child abuse on the educational achievement of primary school pupils to improve their participation in classes as well as improve their assessment grades in test and examination.

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